Nothing says 'HELLO SUMMER' like getting high… which is why BarChick has put together the coolest roof terrace bars around the UK.
The Dolls House, London
This is the kind of dolls’ house BarChick wanted as a kid. When the sun is out it’s up to the terrace for barefoot lounging on picnic rugs and working through the delicious cocktail menu, beats a mate’s garden any day.
35 Hoxton Square, London, N1 6NN
Goldbrick House, Bristol
Located half way up the (literally) breathtakingly steep Park Street, Goldbrick House is a maze of stairs and rooms culminating in one bad ass roof terrace. Access through the loft and lap up views of Bristol’s skyline.
69 Park Street, West End, Bristol, BS1 5PB
Black Dog Ballroom, New Wakefield Street, Manchester
This Black Dog Ballroom is a 3 storey New York style hangout with a diner, pool tables and HELLO summer vibes - an epic roof terrace. Bruce's Dog House is the permanent BBQ with its own bar, the perfect place to get your sun on this Summer. They've got some shelter if it rains too, seriously - you never have to leave.
11-13 New Wakefield Street, Manchester, M1 5NP
Varsity Hotel’s Roof Garden, Cambridge
It’s proper picture postcard up on this roof garden so go all ‘Cambridge’ by getting in a jug of Pimm’s and get up here. They rope in the guys behind Skyline cinema during the summer so you can kick back and watch a movie, al fresco style.
Thompson's Lane, Cambridge CB5 8AQ
*The Church, Birmingham
*The Church has got it all from chilled pub vibes and French bistro styles, to Louisiana cookin’ and an awesome roof terrace. Plus like any church it welcomes you in with open arms. The terrace is huge; bagsy the throne-like seat and kick back with a Sazerac as you take in the view - Birmingham never looked so sexy.
22 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, B18 6AQ*
Dinerama, London
This latest addition to Street Feast (which has two other spots in Lewisham and Dalston) is serious fun in the sun. Eat yourself silly and then head upstairs while the sun's still out to enjoy the rum tiki bar and the tequila shack. Don't forget to try the tequila colada, trust us on this.
19 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch EC2A 3EJ
TheForth, Newcastle
A quiet moment is a rare thing in a city, but not unheard of. Bask in the sun on TheForth’s cosy rooftop beer garden and leave the hustle and bustle downstairs. There’s a covered area and heaters if it gets chilly. As they say, ‘everything’s all right up on the roof’.
Pink Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 5DW
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.